UHRM3009 Understanding Human Resource Management - Marks and Spencer

Learning outcomes

• Evaluate the various forms of organizational structure, culture, and management styles and give examples.
• Explain the role of an HR department within the context of an organization.
• Elaborate on key activities managers undertake and the skills required when managing people within an organization.

Write a report analyzing the company structure of Marks & Spencer. Use the questions below to help you to do this.

• What is likely to be the organizational structure of your company (e.g. flat or tall), including any changes to the structure during the history of the organization, and how does the current structure impact staff motivation? (200 words)
• Using Charles Handy’s model of organizational culture, generate which type of culture would fit M&S . How could this impact the type of people recruited to the organization? (200 words)
• Using the company explain how the management style in the company influences employee motivation (200 words)
• Discuss how crucial training and development are as a primary HR function for your company. Describe the way in which it is used in the company i.e training method (200 words)